Physics 5054 · O Level · Electromagnetic spectrum

Electromagnetic spectrum — practice question

Which of the following statements about electromagnetic waves is correct?

  • AAll electromagnetic waves have speeds in air of approximately $3 \times 10^{8}\,\text{m s}^{-1}$.
  • BIn air, some electromagnetic waves travel faster than light.
  • CThe electromagnetic waves with the largest wavelength are in the infra-red region.
  • DThe electromagnetic waves with the smallest wavelength are in the X-ray region.

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